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Bridging EV gap: LOLC Unguka Finance makes electric vehicle ownership easier
For many Rwandans, owning a vehicle is an investment in income, business and financial independence. As electric vehicles and motorcycles gain ground, however, the upfront cost of making the switch remains a major barrier for prospective owners.
Mexico is rolling out its own fleet of electric cars for under $9,000
Southern California drivers dreaming of a cheap new car may soon have another pint-sized option to consider, if Mexico's bargain electric vehicles ever make their way across the border. Mexico has unveiled Olinia, a new homegrown electric vehicle…
How much does it really cost to charge an electric car at home?
If you own an electric car, the latest headlines about rising household energy prices may have prompted a slightly nervous glance towards your home charger. As reported by Ofgem, from 1 July, the energy price cap soared by 13 per cent for a typical…
I had a ride in Bentley's first electric car. Here's what I learned
The Bentley Torcal, the brand's first fully electric car, will be revealed in full on 23 September 2026. A five-metre-long SUV, it will sit below the Bentayga, Continental GT and Flying Spur as an entry point to the Bentley range, and its aim is…
Toyota sales fall for six straight months on weak China demand
Toyota Motor's car sales fell for a sixth straight month as rising gasoline prices weighed on demand for non-electric vehicles in China. Global sales in July, including those of subsidiary Daihatsu Motor, fell 5.3% from a year earlier to 912,683…
Oxfordshire EV charger plans prompt parking fears in Bampton
Plans to install new electric vehicle (EV) charging points across Oxfordshire have been met with concerns over their impact on parking. Bampton, Burford, Eynsham and Shrivenham are among the places included in Oxfordshire County Council's plans for…
Chinese battery giant CATL spreads investments in search of new growth drivers
From data centres to hydropower stations, Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) is placing investment bets on prospective growth engines following the electric vehicle (EVs) boom, according to analysts. Since June…
U.S. Vehicle Buyers Ready To Purchase Chinese Products, Report Says
This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. A new report by Dave Cantin Group reveals a significant rise in U.S. consumer willingness to consider Chinese-made vehicles, with 51% of…
Ford Motor vs. Tesla: Analyzing Revenue Trends Between These Automotive Giants
Ford Motor (F +0.94%) primarily generates revenue by designing, manufacturing, and servicing a broad spectrum of trucks, sport utility vehicles, and commercial vans, while simultaneously offering extensive retail financing and wholesale loans to…
Apple Wallet Adds Digital Car Key Support For Xiaomi Vehicles
Apple is preparing to introduce digital car key support for Xiaomi electric vehicles within the Apple Wallet platform. Discovered in recent system beta software, this integration establishes an unexpected bridge between two direct global…
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles launches TATA.CARS brand identity for future mobility
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles has unveiled its new brand identity, TATA.CARS, a strategic move to attract the younger generation of car buyers by focusing on smarter, greener, and more connected mobility solutions. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles…
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Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles rebrands as TATA.CARS to speak the language of a new India
When Tata launched Sierra as India's first indigenously built SUV in 1991, it was ahead of its time. The car offered premium features such as a distinct three-door design, massive rear Alpine glass windows, power steering, power windows, and…
US urged to use Beijing playbook to secure Chinese tech transfers
The United States should take a leaf out of Beijing's industrial playbook and strategically open up specific sectors to Chinese investment while ensuring that technology transfers occur, US industrial policy and supply chain experts said at an…
BYD Needs EV Success Overseas to Sustain $20 Billion Stock Rally
After a stock rally that added nearly $20 billion to its market value in about two months, BYD Co. faces a key test to demonstrate strength overseas despite geopolitical headwinds. Results are due as soon as Friday from the automaker, which is now…
Foreign trade on steady growth track
China's foreign trade is on track to maintain steady growth this year, supported by continued export upgrading towards high-tech, green and higher-value products, with expanding domestic demand creating more opportunities for foreign businesses…
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